Viking Knitting
with
Marilyn Romatka

Also called “Viking Chain Netting” and “Viking Weaving”, this jewelry technique is done with neither knitting
needles nor a loom, but instead with thin wire on a stick! This technique can be used to make necklaces, bracelets
and earrings. The chain looks exquisite and complicated, but the process is simple and straightforward. This is a
great portable handicraft you can do on the bus or plane, TSA has yet to take this away from me when
boarding a flight!

Available formats:

3 day streaming : $11.95

Lifetime streaming : $21.50

DVD plus 30 day streaming : $24.50

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This class will teach you

The best materials to choose for your project

How to start the coiling off correctly

Tips and Tricks for the coiling procedure to avoid common pitfalls

How to make the drawplate to finish the project

Variations on the theme

How to attach findings

Advice on how to scale-up to teach the skill to a group

This class requires no previous crafting experience but it needs a bit of dexterity and
is therefore best suited for middle-schoolers and up to adult.

The materials and tools needed for this technique are, for the most part, available in
your local craft and hardware store. They include wire, a wooden dowel, and general household
items. The draw-plate used to finish this necklace is available at many craft stores, and certainly
online, but you can make one yourself with only the most basic of wood-working skills, as mentioned
in the class. To finish the project, you will need endcaps and closure findings available
in craft stores or online. Wire snips, needle-nose pliers, and jewelry pliers are used as well.

Don't want to gather all the materials for this class yourself? A kit with
the materials for this class is available at the instructor's personal website:
Taproot Folk Arts Shop

Average rating:

(based on 5 ratings)

Customer reviews:

This DVD about Viking Knitting makes it seem as though you are attending a "One On One" class. The camera work makes it easy to follow the step by step instructions. Everything you need to know to complete a finished project is on this DVD.

By
Nancy Sick
on
Nov 22 2016 03:54 AM

Clear instructions, easy to find materials, and lovely results! This class is definitely a good one.

By
Tara
on
Oct 10 2016 23:51 PM

Our family has taken several classes taught by Marilyn Romatka. She is a very competent and approachable instructor. She has taught the most interesting classes at our homeschool co-op and viking knitting is one of our favorites! Her videos are really well done. Any beginner or advanced craft enthusiast can pick these techniques up with her clear instructions. Her videos are appropriate for all ages. We highly recommend her classes!